Must change perception of Michigan as staunch union state

If you truly look back at Saginaw in the ’40s ’50s and early ’60s, it had a very diverse industry base. All types of jobs were available. The union and the auto industry forced competitive wages beyond competitive levels. Non-auto industries fled Michigan for mere survival.

We cannot strive to be the auto capital because it strangles other industries. Union greed, along with corporate greed, ruined General Motors and Chrysler.

The outstate perception of Michigan is a union state. We need to diversify our base to allow our children and grandchildren opportunity and a choice in career selection.

This state must adopt Right to Work laws to reverse the perception and philosophy of being a staunch union state. As we diversify, so shall we grow, as we have all the natural and human resources at our fingertips.